Second Annual Malcolm X Read-a-thon Boston
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12 PM – 8 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9 AM – 8 PM
Bruce Bolling Building, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119
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Honoring the Centenary of Malcolm X with a read-a-thon of his autobiography. We seek nearly 200 volunteers to read two pages each. That wide variety of readers will reflect the diversity of people inspired by Malcolm X’s powerful words.
Honoring Malcolm X
Malcolm X’s bravery in challenging Americans who were complacent towards racial violence against African Americans, his intolerance in accepting the status quo of economic inequities of American society, and his courage in speaking out for those not empowered to do so made him a hero to everyone interested in social justice and human rights. By reading this important narrative as a group, we seek to unite and channel our individual aspirations for a better future into a powerful collective voice for change.
About Us
The Malcolm X Read-a-thon Boston Committee comprises artists, writers, organizers, and entrepreneurs who want to keep Malcolm X’s legacy alive and thriving through a love of reading. The Committee is organized by architect and entrepreneur Rosalyn Elder (africanamericanheritagemassachusetts.com). The Committee includes Carolyn Ingles, Parmie Polk, Mark Schafer, and Talia Whyte. For more information, including media inquiries, contact us below.
WBCA host Haywood Fennell speaks to Rosalyn Elder about the life of Malcolm X and the upcoming Boston Community Read-a-thon of the Autobiography of Malcolm X to celebrate his 100th birthday.
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“I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being, first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.”
― Malcolm X
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